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Career OPPORTUNITIES developmental psychology, focused on one or more periods of development from infancy through adolescence. Specialty in any area of developmental psychopathology and the ability to contribute to the developmental psychopathology concentration (http://www.uvm.edu/ p s yc h o l o g y / g r a d u a t e / ? P a g e = concentrations/developmental_psych pathology.tml&SM=developmental submenu.html), is desirable. The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the neuroscience, behavior, and health transdisciplinary research initiative (see http://www. uvm.edu/~tri/?Page=nbh.php). Research interests should complement and expand those of current developmental psychopathology faculty. Applicants must have a doctorate in psychology or human development, a strong record of publications, the potential to secure extramural funding, and excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expec ted to: 1) undertake an active program of research that leads to publication and presentation in peerreviewed scholarly outlets and to seek extramural funding for that research; and 2) teach courses as needed by the department, including upper-division undergraduate courses, a graduate course in his/her own specialty area, and sharing responsibility for teaching introductory child developmental psychology. The University of Vermont is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Search for the position using department name (psychology) only. Attach to your application a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, summaries of teaching evaluations (if available), representative publications, and three letters of recommendation. In their cover letter, applicants are requested to include information about how they will further the University’s diversity goals and how they can contribute to the developmental psychopathology and transdisciplinary research initiative programs. Direct questions to: Professor Annie Murray-Close, Developmental Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Vermont, 2 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405-0134; dmurrayc@ uvm.edu, (802) 656-4142. The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department is committed to increasing diversity and welcomes applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural groups, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities. Departmental information is available at www.uvm.edu/psychology. The University of Vermont is located in the city of Burlington, one of the country’s most livable small cities, according to numerous rankings. Burlington has an unusually rich cultural scene for a city its size, with many opportunities for community involvement. ing, three letters of reference, and a letter of application to: Clinical Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0267. ODU’s Psychology Department is in the College of Science and includes 24 faculty members, approximately 900 undergraduate majors, and 100 students in our graduate programs. At the graduate level, the department participates in the Virginia Consortium program in clinical psychology, an APA-accredited Psy.D. program offered in conjunction with Eastern Virginia Medical School and Norfolk State University. This program is currently transitioning to offering a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. The department also offers a terminal master’s degree in experimental psychology and Ph.D. degrees in applied experimental, human factors, and industrial/organizational psychology. Faculty research is currently funded by NIAAA, NIDA, NSF and various non-profit foundations. ODU is located in the Hampton Roads area on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. For more information about the department, visit http://sci. odu.edu/psychology/; for more information about the Virginia Consortium, visit http://www.sci.odu.edu/ vcpcp/. Old Dominion University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 2012. We seek a productive researcher specializing in any area of clinical psychology, but are especially interested in applicants focusing on child and adolescent psychology or developmental psychopathology or someone who does research in an area that is particularly relevant to these life periods (e.g., eating disorders, substance use). Applicants who could supervise psychoeducational assessment cases, teach graduate assessment classes, or supervise child and adolescent therapy cases are also especially encouraged to apply. Position responsibilities include: graduate and undergraduate teaching, academic advising, research supervision of graduate students, clinical supervision of therapy and assessment cases, and the development of a productive research program. We are a researchintensive university with a highly collegial department and we provide a 2:2 teaching load, lab space, internal grant opportunities, and competitive start-up funds. Review of ap plications will begin October 17, 2011. Successful candidates will be expected to obtain licensure as a psychologist in Wyoming. A Ph.D. is required for faculty rank. Laramie, a family friendly small town situated in the high plains between the Laramie Mountain Range and the Medicine Bow Mountain Range, has abundant outdoor recreation, a strong economy, and is an easy drive to Denver, Colorado. Interested candidates should send or e-mail a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, selected reprints, and teaching evaluations, and have three letters of reference e-mailed or sent to: Walt Scott (psyc.uw@uwyo.edu), Chair, Clinical Psychology Search Committee, University of Wyoming, Department of Psychology, De- VIRGINIA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: The George Mason University Psychology Department is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor for our American Psychological Association (APAaccredited) clinical psychology Ph.D. program. Candidates with significant funding may be considered for higher ranks. The area of specialization is open and includes both children/ adolescent and adult populations. Our program operates on a clinical science model, with an emphasis on outstanding training in both research and clinical work. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop a strong program of research, attract external funding, and provide excellent graduate and undergraduate instruction. George Mason University is the largest public university in Virginia and benefits from its proximity to the many research, consultation and clinical training resources in the Washington, D.C., area. The psychology department at George Mason is a large department with the possibility of several cross-area collaborations (e.g., with cognitive neuroscience, applied development psychology, etc.). Detailed information about the department, as well as the clinical program specifically, is available online at http://psychology. gmu.edu/. Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. from an APAaccredited clinical program and be eligible for licensure in Virginia. Applicants must apply online at: http:// jobs.gmu.edu for position number F8659z. C L I N I C A L P SYC H O LO GY— ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: The Department of Psychology at Old Dominion University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of psychology in clinical psychology to begin in August 2012. The successful applicant must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program, an active research program, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and grantsmanship. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and conducting research in clinical psychology and mentoring master’s and doctoral students in clinical psychology. Preference will be given to candidates with research/ teaching interests in cultural diversity and/or clinical health psychology. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, statements on research and teach- WYOMING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: The University of Wyoming, Psychology Department invites applicants for a tenuretrack clinical psychology assistant professor position to begin August Pediatric Psychologist ________________ Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Center has a full time opening beginning in November. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Center staff work with a range of presenting problems including adjustment to health conditions, general child and adolescent psychology/ psychiatry, and child maltreatment. We are looking to fill the following position: Pediatric psychologist specializing in adjustment to health issues with a specific focus on diabetes. This position will involve specialized health psychology services in the hospital and clinic setting as well as access to general clinical work. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate skill in consultation and liaison to subspecialty physicians and the pediatric population specifically in the area of behavioral management of diabetes. Although this is a primarily clinical position, opportunities for research exist. This position requires a Ph.D or Psy.D in clinical child psychology (including an APA accredited internship) and a Wisconsin license (or eligibility). Specialized training in child health psychology required. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Fischer, Ph.D at (414) 266-6149 or e-mail at EFischer@chw.org. Interested applicants should forward resume and 3 letters of reference to: Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (attention Elizabeth Fischer, Ph.D) PO Box 1997, B510 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997 AA/EOE SEPTEMBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY 127 PsycCareers.com http://www.uvm.edu/psychology/graduate/?page=concentrations/developmental_psychpathology.tml&sm=developmentalsubmenu.html http://www.uvm.edu/psychology/graduate/?page=concentrations/developmental_psychpathology.tml&sm=developmentalsubmenu.html http://www.uvm.edu/psychology/graduate/?page=concentrations/developmental_psychpathology.tml&sm=developmentalsubmenu.html http://www.uvm.edu/~tri/?Page=nbh.php http://www.uvm.edu/~tri/?Page=nbh.php http://www.sci.odu.edu/psychology/ http://www.sci.odu.edu/psychology/ http://www.sci.odu.edu/vcpcp/ http://www.sci.odu.edu/vcpcp/ http://www.PsycCareers.com http://psychology.gmu.edu/ http://psychology.gmu.edu/ http://www.uvmjobs.com http://jobs.gmu.edu http://jobs.gmu.edu http://www.uvm.edu/psychology

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - September 2011

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Supreme Court hears psychologists on prison and video game cases
Antipsychotics are overprescribed in nursing homes
New MCAT likely to recognize the mind-body connection
A $2 million boost for military and families
In Brief
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE
On Your Behalf
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
TIME CAPSULE
QUESTIONNAIRE
Speaking of Education
SCIENCE WATCH
An uncertain future for American workers
Advocating for psychotherapy
PRACTICE PROFILE
ETHICALLY SPEAKING
Seared in our memories
Helping kids cope in an uncertain world
APA and Nickelodeon team up
Muslims in America, post 9/11
Bin Laden’s death
‘They expect us to be there’
Answering the call of public policy
Candidates answer final questions
APA News
Division Spotlight
New leaders
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Disaster relief training
Honoring teaching excellence
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011